
“When I think of our work at NWAF, it is about being in a position to make choices that effectively use our power in a productive way. In the world we are in now, more than ever, there are many social justice issues that need change and healing. We can truly make a difference toward this.”
Alli Naithani
Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Development, Northwest Area Foundation

“For me, it’s been a difficult, ongoing process to comprehend the racial, social, and economic inequities that my inherent privilege continues to enable. I know that correcting the fundamental injustices of the dominant culture is vital for unity and universal prosperity. Funding social justice causes is an important step to realizing that change, and I’m optimistic that we’ll keep moving in the right direction.”
Cody Stalker
Program Coordinator, Northwest Area Foundation

“Economic, political, and social systems are creating an inequitable distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges. I am committed to changing these systems and advancing social justice through my work.”
Karla Miller
Program Director, Northwest Area Foundation
Social justice stems from an understanding of each individual’s inherent human rights. It’s about creating systemic change that advances equity, closes the racial wealth gap, builds public policy that strengthens local communities, and provides equal opportunity.